With the NWSL in its ninth season, it’s already reached longevity and promotional milestones previous American women’s soccer leagues haven’t. The NWSL didn’t so much discover a formula no one had ever thought of, but rather the persistence of prior leagues and the players who played in them helped pave the way for the NWSL to be established, stabilize and eventually, grow, persist and succeed. Given this, there is a concerted push to ensure that as the NWSL soars, it remembers its roots, which can sometimes be found in players still in the league.
One such player is Tori Huster, who has been playing in the NWSL since the league’s inaugural season in 2013.